Hereford High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Parkton, Maryland 21120 · Baltimore County Public Schools
#24 of 197 high schools in Maryland
#1614 of 16,910 nationally
About Hereford High
Hereford High is a public high located in Parkton, in the Baltimore County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,175 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 24th of 197 ranked high schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,175.
There are 2 schools in Parkton; Hereford High ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hereford High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hereford High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hereford Middle
Monkton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students · 3.0 km away
Sparks Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students · 6.4 km away
Prettyboy Elementary
Freeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students · 8.8 km away
Seventh District Elementary
Parkton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 9.2 km away
Fifth District Elementary
Upperco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
262 students · 10 km away
Jacksonville Elementary
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students · 13 km away
Cockeysville Middle
Cockeysville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
928 students · 14 km away
Warren Elementary
Cockeysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 15 km away
Jarrettsville Elementary
Jarrettsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Easton High
Easton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,179 students
Walkersville High
Walkersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,181 students
Frederick Douglass High
Upper Marlboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,183 students
Maurice J. McDonough High School
Pomfret · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,163 students
Hammond High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
Largo High
Upper Marlboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hereford High a good school?
Hereford High has a Success Index (US) of 77.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #24 of 197 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hereford High rank in Maryland?
Hereford High ranks #24 of 197 high schools in Maryland and #1614 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hereford High?
Hereford High had 1,175 students in 2025.
Is Hereford High a elementary school or a high school?
Hereford High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hereford High?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Hereford High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.